New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden: start time, doors and getting there

New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks starts at 7:00 pm on Thu Dec 3, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. NHL regular season.

When do the doors open?

Doors open at 6:00 PM ET for 7:00 PM ET Knicks and Rangers games, one hour before the scheduled start. (source)

How do I get to Madison Square Garden?

Madison Square Garden sits directly above Penn Station. Penn Station serves Amtrak, the LIRR, and NJ Transit. New York City Subway access is at 34th Street-Penn Station on the 7th Avenue side (1, 2, 3 trains) and the 8th Avenue side (A, C, E trains), and at 34th Street-Herald Square (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains). PATH trains stop at 33rd Street.

What bag can I bring?

Bags do not have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under the seat. Oversized bags larger than 22 in x 14 in x 9 in are prohibited. Madison Square Garden does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or other personal belongings. All bags, regardless of size, are required to be screened with x-ray technology.

Schedule source: New York Rangers schedule. Start times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.